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Food Redistribution Wales LTD

Also known as: Fareshare Cymru

We source edible surplus food from food manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, which would otherwise be disposed of as waste. We redistribute this food, and donated food, through community food members to disadvantaged groups. We provide a wide range of meaningful volunteering and/or work experience opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. We provide training for our volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

We source edible surplus food from food manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, which would otherwise be disposed of as waste. We redistribute this food, and donated food, through community food members to disadvantaged groups. We provide a wide range of meaningful volunteering and/or work experience opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. We provide training for our volunteers.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,341,880
Latest Expenditure
£1,064,144

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 67% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,143,381
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £150,460
Investments £48,039
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,064,144
Raising Funds £0
Governance £10,260
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,341,880
£1,064,144£1,064,144£2,671,038£2,282,20817 / 140
2024
£1,293,662
£924,084£924,084£2,393,302£2,081,06815 / 133
2023
£1,242,135
£818,832£818,832£2,023,723£967,09114 / 196
2022
£1,439,898
£1,225,932£1,224,596£1,600,420£1,443,25613 / 96
2021
£940,416
£808,059£808,059£1,386,454£855,1518 / 155

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Food Redistribution Wales LTD

What does Food Redistribution Wales LTD do?

We source edible surplus food from food manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, which would otherwise be disposed of as waste. We redistribute this food, and donated food, through community food members to disadvantaged groups. We provide a wide range of meaningful volunteering and/or work experience opportunities for individuals from all walks of life. We provide training for our volunteers.

How much income did Food Redistribution Wales LTD report in 2025?

Food Redistribution Wales LTD reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Food Redistribution Wales LTD?

Food Redistribution Wales LTD has a program ratio of 79.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Food Redistribution Wales LTD registered as a charity?

Food Redistribution Wales LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 2011 as charity number 1141781. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Food Redistribution Wales LTD?

Food Redistribution Wales LTD is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Food Redistribution Wales LTD operate?

Food Redistribution Wales LTD operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Food Redistribution Wales LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Food Redistribution Wales LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1141781.

Details

Address
UNIT S5
CAPITAL BUSINESS PARK
PARKWAY
CARDIFF
CF3 2PU
Registration Date
6 May 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017015
Charity Number
1141781

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Trustees

Chris Bray
Dr Jessica Rhiannon Paddock
Jonathan Belcher
Martin Little
Rhian Thomas
SIMON HARRIS
Stephen James Milburn

Also Known As

  • Fareshare Cymru

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14 May 2026
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